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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.65, 14,357.74 and 2,646.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.65, 14,357.74 and 2,646.15 is: 3,969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.65 : 14,357.74 = 2,646.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.65/14,357.74 = 2,646.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.65x = 14,357.74 × 2,646.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.65x = 37,992,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992,655.30/9,571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.29

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